Robert Pilling Obituary

BZ, and following seas!

RIP my friend. Very belated condolences to his family and his friends. So sorry to hear not only of his his passing, but how horribly it occurred. :( I learned a ton from him about how to properly t'shoot and maintain the systems. I really enjoyed our conversations over drinks and dinner(s) after all those many long days at Lajes, Augsburg & DG. Thank you Skiff for keeping this page up and available.

Hey Steve, Thinking of you bro.

I can't believe 7 years have past! I think of Steve often and I miss him very much.

Yo Steve...

Thinking back on all our "Good Times", around the world...

Sure was a Blast!...

Thinking of You with every Heiniken I have...

Semper-Fi // Skiff...

Steve,
Missing you buddy!

I miss you buddy!

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Remembering you today and always.

Steve thinking of you and your family.

In loving memory of Steve . We will love you and miss you always.

I first met Steve in ET school, Then we went to Pensacola. Next was Guam. He went Edsel, and I went further west for next few years. We did a lot of things together, but I lost track of him, he was a good friend. Gary Peters

Debbie I just read about Steve's passing and I am so sorry. I knew him inEdzel and he was like a brother to my family. He was a great shipmate, worked hard, had lots of fun, humorous and a good friend. He will be truly missed. Allen Kress

Debbie,
I am still coming to grips with the loss of Steve. On more than one occasion recently I received an email related to the work I did with Steve in the past, and immediately he would pop onto my mind, and I think to myself he would know the answer off the top of his head. A second after thinking of him the shock of his loss overtakes me and sadness sets in. I get over this by thinking of one of the funny things Steve said or did that made me laugh so many times during our time together. Even when things were not going smoothly Steve would make a joke and we'd plow ahead and eventually get past our problem and celebrate later over a beer or two. Geez I really miss that geezer. If there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to ask. Regards, George

Debbie...

In Honor of Steve, and our friendship over many years, I have permanently extended this GuiestBook...

And I was drinking a Heineken whrn I did it

Dennis Skiffington, aka 'Skiff'/'The Great One'

Debbie
We are very, very sorry about Steve's passing. Even though we only new him a short time, his infectious personality was impossible to ignore. I'll never forget some of his real-life stories and how humorous and intelligent he was. I do know that he loved you dearly and it showed. The world lost a valuable individual, while heaven gained a glowing angel of immense notoriety.

Mrs Pilling
I enjoyed your husbands visit and his taciturn sense of humor. His accident and its tragic outcome saddens me.

Dear Debbie, Jason and Sophia
My memories go back a long way, even before Jason was born...Horseback riding together...Little sister lying at baby Jason's door, washing his face when he lay on the couch.
Visiting at the house next to the post office - Steve tinkering with the Mercedes with classical music playing...
So many more, All good ones. A special man, a special family.
Love
Janet & Eli

There are no words to fill the wit and humor Steve had. I always looked forward to speaking to him. Now I'll remember all things good.

Debbie,

I knew Steve in Homestead and remember him as a great shipmate and loved his dry sense of humor. I was in touch with him last year and had hoped to meet up with him. So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Prevost, former CTMC

Debbie,

My condolences for your loss. I just found out about Steve's passing from John Butterfield. I knew Steve from my days in the navy and had a deep respect for him and his work ethic (Edzell, San Vito, Winter Harbor). We had some great times. I leave this with prayers and thoughts for you and those he had to leave behind. David Jones, USNR CTMCM

Debbie, I remember fondly your kind hospitality to me while going through training with Steve in Pensacola.
So sorry to learn the news. I loved getting to know him and meeting him in various times and places throughout my career. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Debbie, I just learned of Steve's passing while I was traveling. Terry and I want to express our condolences to you and Jason. We will keep y'all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Ron and Terry.

Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers remain with you.

Love You Forever
I send you butterfly kisses
You don't always know that I'm there
but its me peeking around the corner
or touching a strand of your hair.
I see you on days you're crying
or wishing we could talk once in a while.
Even though I'm now in heaven
I still want to see you smile.
I visit at night when you're sleeping.
I come quietly into your dreams and
Whisper words ever so softly
To say death is not what it seems.
I see you sometimes at the table
when you don't know that I am there.
As you gaze over at my picture
I hope you know how much I care.
I'm sending a hug from heaven.
I wish you could feel it today.
The Lover that we share is forever.
Time and space can't take it away.
Forever in my Heart
Author Unknown

Before you had your accident I made you a promise!
I gave you every chance to recover but it wasn't meant to be.
So as hard as it was I kept my promise to you.
Before you left us I made one more promise and I will keep it no matter how difficult.
I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!

I Love and Miss you
They say memories are golden well maybe that is true;
I never wanted memories I only wanted you;
A million times I needed you, a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I Love You Still!
In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
Author Unknown

The day you left
With tears we saw you suffer, As we watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, as you fought so hard to stay.
We knew you had go leave us, but you never went alone, For part of us went with you
The day you left for home
Author unknown

I love the smell of rain and fresh cut grass. I love the green of your eyes and the coolness of your kisses. I love bright colors and the singing of birds. I love it when you wink at me from a distance. I love beautiful little trees and magnificent large ones. I love slow moving little streams and fast running brooks. I love your smile and your shrimpy noises. I love snowcapped mountains and snow covered ground. I love go put my cold feet on your nice warm back. I love beautiful green meadows and yellowed flowered hillsides. And I love you very much. DP

R.I.P Steve, you earned it. Prayers and thoughts to your family.

Debbie As the days and months pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We will all miss you Steve. Love Joe, Nancy and Tim Martin

At a time like this words are hard to come by but we all will have memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives.It was a tough and long battle for all concerned.May you rest in peace you will be missed but never forgotten.

I'm so sorry to hear about Steve. Jesus has him now and when it is your time to go he will be waiting with open arms.

So sorry to hear this. Steve was so well respected for his expertise in NavSecGu. So enjoyed working with him both as an RCA & BETS rep. RIP and so sorry for you loss. Denny Ihle CTMC USN retired

Steve was a wonderful man and I'm glad to have had the privilege of working with him. He warmly welcomed me to the team and was an avid teacher and mentor. It was obvious to me that Steve enjoyed his work and was proud of his seasoned career. However, he would light up talking about his family. He loved you all so much. Jason, he was so very proud of you and glad that you found Sophia. He loved visiting with you in Germany and talked about those trips frequently.

Steve was an incredibly talented BETS Rep, and a good friend. He will be missed, but never forgotten
John Chalupsky

So Long Sailor...Been a blast. I remember all our good times the world over.... Rest In Peace Sunshine! ...

// Skiff

Fair winds and following seas my friend. Peace be with you always and forever.

From another M-Brancher Ret in peace Steve.

Steve,
I am going to miss your hard work, dedication, and friendship.

Regards, George

Rest in peace brother Naval Security Group lifer, even though we didn't retire fm the Naval Security Group, but worked for them as civilians until retirement. I will have a beer in your honor tonight at the ballgame! Hasta luego Steve!

Steve was my best friend. He always helped me out when I needed help and we always had a good time setting the world straight over a couple of his favorite beer.

Steve, I sorely miss you and your humor and will never forget you. Thank you for the marvelous times we spent together.
Your buddy Hanspeter